Clippers agree to deal acquiring Celtics coach Doc Rivers

6:52 PM,
Jun. 23, 2013

Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers

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Sam Amick
USA Today

The Doc Rivers saga between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics continued anew on Sunday, when the on-again-off-again talks progressed to the point of completion - if not clarity.

A person with knowledge of the deal confirmed to USA TODAY Sports that Celtics agreed to let Rivers out of his current contract and join the Clippers in exchange for an unprotected 2015 first-round draft pick. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced.

Rivers is expected to be paid the same amount as he was owed on his Clippers deal - three years and approximately ...